International Student Recruiter and Advisor

Bowling Green State University • Main Campus (BG), OH

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director, the International Student Recruiter and Advisor studies potential international recruitment markets and develops an annual plan with strategies and goals to increase undergraduate and graduate enrollment. The recruiter implements these strategies through international travel, recruitment fairs, visits to foreign high schools and universities, partner outreach, and online events for prospective students.

The role communicates with prospective BGSU international students, guides them through the application and admissions process, and advises them as they apply. It also develops agreements with overseas recruitment agencies and universities and oversees international recruiting partners and on-site representatives, including contracts, training, liaison activities, and service billing. Working with the Executive Director, the recruiter analyzes recruitment data and prepares reports as requested. The position develops and estimates annual enrollment goals and is accountable for efforts to increase international student enrollment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of experience in educational recruiting, admissions, international education, marketing/sales, or outreach.
• Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment, and compliance with the university’s vehicle use policy.
• Valid American passport.
• Experience using social media to recruit students.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Ability to travel abroad and to other areas of the United States several times a year.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; the university does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting international students in a university setting.
• Proficiency in at least one foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Study potential international recruitment markets and develop a yearly recruitment plan, including strategies, goals, and marketing plans.
• Travel abroad three to four times a year as BGSU’s sole representative to recruit prospective international students at fairs and visits to foreign high schools and universities.
• Seek new opportunities with educational agencies and foreign cultural missions, maintain and grow relationships with current educational partners, and pursue online seminars, webinars, and live chats.
• Seek and establish contracts and agreements with recruitment partners and universities abroad to increase enrollment opportunities.
• Communicate with prospective BGSU international students, provide application information, advise them, and follow up from inquiry through admission using an in-person or online tracking system.
• Oversee overseas BGSU recruiting partners and on-site representatives, including securing contracts, training personnel, serving as their liaison with the main campus, and billing for services.
• Estimate annual enrollment goals and be accountable for efforts to increase international student enrollment.
• Work with the Executive Director to analyze recruiting data and develop recruitment reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level